Why climate advocates should think more like investors

Why climate advocates should think more like investors

I recently heard a Hidden Brain podcast that changed how I think about money. The show talked about “money scripts” — the narratives we hold about money, and how it subconsciously informs how we approach financial decisions. These scripts often serve to hurt ourselves most. For example, if you believe that everyone with money is…

Counting the true cost of climate change

Counting the true cost of climate change

Some of the biggest businesses in the country are complaining about the projected expense of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule about climate disclosure. The proposed rule mandates that companies must report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate change risks, and that their data be verified by a third party. The time period…

What You Need to Know About Fire Barrier Inspections

What You Need to Know About Fire Barrier Inspections

Inspections should be completed at least once a year. Here are some tips and best practices for making sure your fire barriers are in proper condition. When was the last time you had the fire rated barriers in your building inspected? Some building owners, property managers, facility managers, and other responsible personnel are unaware that…

Deep retrofit logistics trip up on key products

Deep retrofit logistics trip up on key products

  A newly released examination of deep retrofit logistics finds that few of the existing technologies projected to help dramatically curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have yet conquered their market categories. The study from the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and the Delphi Group assesses 27 strategic building products and systems for availability, affordability and…

Emergency Department (with Site Visits Report)

Emergency Department (with Site Visits Report)

Date: 12-01-2021 The Emergency Department Design Guide (PG-18-12 Chapter 256) is a tool to assist Contracting Officers, Medical Center Staff, and Architects and Planners with the planning and design of Emergency Departments. This publication provides an overview concerning the design and planning of emergency department facilities. The Standards represented herein are to be applied to…

Open coaching

Open coaching

  The turbulence of the talent market dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ continues and has created a hyper-competitive job market. Job postings outweigh the number of job seekers, and attrition continues to be the statistic of concern. Employers need to change the approach to talent radically and quickly, to retain existing staff, nurture skills and development…